Pepper & Poe

Written and illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon

An old cat's routine is upended by a mischievous new kitten.

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32 pages· 72 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Pepper, an old cat, has his life perfectly organized, ruling the house with ease. But when Poe, a playful new kitten, arrives, chaos ensues. Can Pepper learn to embrace this unexpected change and accept Poe as family? This charming tale explores the challenges of new sibling dynamics with humor and heart, all while cleverly weaving in the days of the week.

From the publisher

Maurice Sendak Fellowship Award Winner Frann Preston-Gannon makes her US picture book debut with this hilarious yet touching story about two soon-to-be sibling cats, Pepper &amp;amp; Poe.

Pepper is an old cat. He’s set in his ways, and used to his normal routine in the house that he rules–or thinks he rules, anyway! Yup, he’s got everything down to a science, including how to manipulate the house dog. That is until a new kitty named Poe comes along and starts messing up everything! Can Poe get Pepper to accept him as part of the family?

This hilarious story reinvents the age-old new sibling topic with a furry twist, taking an emotionally heavy subject and masking it with humor–all while reinforcing the days of the week! Frann Preston-Gannon, the 2011 Maurice Sendak Fellowship Award Winner, makes a stunning US picture book debut with her unique, eye-catching artwork and clever use of text.

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